How much does a child make in Trenton?
$72,730a year
Median yearly pay for childs in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $34.97 an hour or $6,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.97
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,600Median: $72,730Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| 25th | $51,370 | $24.70 | |
| Median | $72,730 | $34.97 | |
| 75th | $92,810 | $44.62 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.66 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for childs.
| Vineland, NJ | $68,530 |
| New York, NY | $66,540 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $63,070 |
| Allentown, PA | $56,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,930 |
Related jobs in Trenton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Counselor | $107,300 |
| Health Education Specialist | $102,700 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $92,150 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $80,610 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,550 |
| Educational | $77,320 |
| Social Worker | $76,900 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $69,740 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $66,590 |
| Substance Abuse | $65,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $34.97 ($72,730 a year).
Do childs make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $72,730 against $59,550 nationally, 22% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $76,280, so Trenton pays 5% less.
Where does Trenton rank for child pay?
26 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a child make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.